Defense has turned around

[BrAinPaiNt]

Q has made a big diffence.
He is getting help with Clark in the middle.

But Osa is the one really getting the help. For the last few seasons he was about the only
viable 3 tech and would always get worn down in the second half of the season. Still early but I think it is making a difference.

They are finding ways of getting pressure without that Parsons type of pass rusher. EZ, Clowney, Fowler and Williams are making a few plays here and there but Q is the man.

Secondary getting a little healthier helps as well. I think the line play is helping the LBs but the DBs do not look as lost as they were earlier in the season with a hodge podge of backups in the DB corp.

 

[HungryLion]

Q has made a big diffence.
He is getting help with Clark in the middle.

But Osa is the one really getting the help. For the last few seasons he was about the only
viable 3 tech and would always get worn down in the second half of the season. Still early but I think it is making a difference.

They are finding ways of getting pressure without that Parsons type of pass rusher. EZ, Clowney, Fowler and Williams are making a few plays here and there but Q is the man.

Secondary getting a little healthier helps as well. I think the line play is helping the LBs but the DBs do not look as lost as they were earlier in the season with a hodge podge of backups in the DB corp.

It’s amazing the difference an elite DT makes for a defense. I am so so soooo happy they got Quinnen. He is the foundation of this defense for the next 5 years.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

 

[Cowboy_svt]

Idk
Lotta dropped passes on the chiefs

It was better but thankfully out offense was the reason we won

 

[gtb1943]

Team Stats​

1st Downs	19	23
Passing 1st downs	12	15
Rushing 1st downs	7	3
1st downs from penalties	0	5
3rd down efficiency	5-13	9-16
4th down efficiency	3-3	1-1
Total Plays	60	65
Total Yards	362	457
Total Drives	9	10
Yards per Play	6.0	7.0
Passing	243	320
Comp/Att	23/34	27/39
Yards per pass	6.6	8.2
Interceptions thrown	0	1
Sacks-Yards Lost	3-18	0-0
Rushing	119	137
Rushing Attempts	23	26
Yards per rush	5.2	5.3
Red Zone (Made-Att)	3-3	2-4
Penalties	10-119	7-50
Turnovers	0	1
Fumbles lost	0	0
Interceptions thrown	0	1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs	0	0
Possession	29:06	30:54

Game Information​

Notice we got 5 first downs from penalties to KC's ZERO
and they had more overall penalties then we did for twice the yardage

I think giving up 28 to Mahomes is quite respectable considering who we were giving up 40 to earlier in the season

 

[HungryLion]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

I’m gonna consider allowing 28 points to a desperate Chiefs team a good job overall.

 

[Wildcat711]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

lol... this winning is just killin' you eh..

 

[Kevinicus]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

Chiefs D sucks too?

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

lol... this winning is just killin' you eh..

I mean...if we lose today this thread doesn't exist.

Because the defense gave up 28 points.

 

[GrouchySmurf]

I guess there was nowhere to go but up.

 

[plymkr]

Q has made a big diffence.
He is getting help with Clark in the middle.

But Osa is the one really getting the help. For the last few seasons he was about the only
viable 3 tech and would always get worn down in the second half of the season. Still early but I think it is making a difference.

They are finding ways of getting pressure without that Parsons type of pass rusher. EZ, Clowney, Fowler and Williams are making a few plays here and there but Q is the man.

Secondary getting a little healthier helps as well. I think the line play is helping the LBs but the DBs do not look as lost as they were earlier in the season with a hodge podge of backups in the DB corp.

I’ve said this before, many times, but I can’t believe the impact one player has had on this defense. It’s like 2 totally different teams. It’s amazing.

 

[Wildcat711]

I mean...if we lose today this thread doesn't exist.

Because the defense gave up 28 points.

The D has gotten to the point where the offense can win now.. that's enough.

 

[NeonNinja]

We finally got a great DT and it shows.

 

[Tabascocat]

Q made the defense kind of respectable but there are glaring weaknesses at linebacker and the secondary.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

26 points given up average prior to the Bye.
22 points given up average after the bye.
So Yes....it is an improvement
So quit being an insufferable fan just because Dak played well.

 

[Smith22]

26 points given up average prior to the Bye.
22 points given up average after the bye.
So Yes....it is an improvement
So quit being an insufferable fan just because Dak played well.

Insufferable he is. All he knows.

 

[RS12]

Yeah. Is there a doubt in anyones mind they lose these last two games before the trade deadline? Probably get blown out.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

The D has gotten to the point where the offense can win now.. that's enough.

Think about it though.

If we lose 28-24 do you believe this thread exists?

Or do you believe a thread blaming the defense for the loss exists in it's place?

 

[shabazz]

Q has made a big diffence.
He is getting help with Clark in the middle.

But Osa is the one really getting the help. For the last few seasons he was about the only
viable 3 tech and would always get worn down in the second half of the season. Still early but I think it is making a difference.

They are finding ways of getting pressure without that Parsons type of pass rusher. EZ, Clowney, Fowler and Williams are making a few plays here and there but Q is the man.

Secondary getting a little healthier helps as well. I think the line play is helping the LBs but the DBs do not look as lost as they were earlier in the season with a hodge podge of backups in the DB corp.

The thing to also consider is that although talent has been added, they still need time to come together as a finely tuned unit.

The trend is a positive one and thats what I've been wanting to see.

Help from the draft and hopefully free agency is essential and I hope this FO keeps its foot on the gas.

The Parsons trade was the catalyst and I sincerely believe that history will show the trade was justified

 

[nalam]

I guess 27 points given up is an improvement.

Becuase it was mahomes on the other side , they had to pretty much go on 4th downs to get it. Again, def started slow, 1st 2 easy TDs , they need to tighten that,